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On the OEM enrichment cable, there are two "nuts", a round knurled one on the **** side and a metal hex nut on the back side. Tighten the metal hex nut on the back side to secure the cable to the horn mount and adjust the knurled nut on the **** side to adjust the clamp friction tension. It should not take much to apply enough friction to hold the cable extended. If the rear nut has been tightened too much, it can break the plastic and the cable may not stay extended. This seems to happen when folks mistakenly tighten the hex nut to increase the cable friction.
OEM and aftermarket cable assemblies are relatively inexpensive and easily replaced.
OEM and aftermarket cable assemblies are relatively inexpensive and easily replaced.
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FXDL32966 (06-22-2017)
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Do you mean that it won't stay open at all, or that after a few minutes it's moved all the way in? Mine used to do that, but it didn't really bother me... It would stay open when I started it, but would be fully closed by the time I got to the first stop sign coming out of my neighborhood... Which was right where I would've closed it... Automatic choke! But yes, as others have said, you can tighten it.
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...or maybe I'm biased...
Welcome aboard... You have the best model year!
...or maybe I'm biased...
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FXDL32966 (06-22-2017)
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From an older post (11-09-2012):
For some info if you decide to replace the choke cable assy follow the link below:
Choke cable replacement
Choke **** on my '03 FXD didn't hold (refused to stay out). Here's how I solved this issue, using a 5 x 12 mm piece of electrical tape.
Here's the trick:
By applying the tape to the cone, the cone's diameter enlarges. As a result of this, the knurled plastic nut puts more pressure to the cone and when pulled, the choke **** will stay out....
Step 1:
Loosen 17 mm hex nut
Loosen knurled plastic nut
Pull out choke **** and secure with spreader tool (made out of a metal wire hanger)
Step 2:
Apply a 5 X 12 mm strip of electrical tape to the cone
Step 3:
Fasten the knurled plastic nut
Step 4:
Remove excess tape using a sharp (breakable) hobby knife
Step 5:
Position the cable assembly in slot in bracket (star washer at nut side of the bracket) and tighten the 17 mm hex nut using an open wrench
Here's the trick:
By applying the tape to the cone, the cone's diameter enlarges. As a result of this, the knurled plastic nut puts more pressure to the cone and when pulled, the choke **** will stay out....
Step 1:
Loosen 17 mm hex nut
Loosen knurled plastic nut
Pull out choke **** and secure with spreader tool (made out of a metal wire hanger)
Step 2:
Apply a 5 X 12 mm strip of electrical tape to the cone
Step 3:
Fasten the knurled plastic nut
Step 4:
Remove excess tape using a sharp (breakable) hobby knife
Step 5:
Position the cable assembly in slot in bracket (star washer at nut side of the bracket) and tighten the 17 mm hex nut using an open wrench
Choke cable replacement
Last edited by FXD2003Rider; 06-22-2017 at 01:29 PM.
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